The story of a woman touching the hem of Jesus' garment is found in the New Testament, specifically in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke. This unnamed woman had been suffering from a bleeding condition for twelve years and believed that if she could just touch Jesus' garment, she would be healed. When she touched it, she was immediately healed, and Jesus, sensing that power had gone out from him, turned to speak with her, affirming her faith. This account highlights themes of faith and healing in the ministry of Jesus.
to be made whole.
Possibly 'Hem of His Garment' by Sam Cooke. "If I could just touch the hem of his garment I know I'll be made whole right now".
A hem is part of garments, drapes or cloth
Matthew 9:20 And, behold, a woman, which was diseased with an issue of blood twelve years, came behind [him], and touched the hem of his garment:
In Christian belief, touching the hem of Jesus' garment symbolizes seeking healing, faith, and spiritual connection. Feeling His crucified hands may represent a desire to experience the depth of His sacrifice and the power of His love.
She only touched the hem of his garment
It is sometimes called a chasuble.
So you're garment doesn't fray, you need to sew a "hem". A hem allowance is a small bit of fabric left on the end so you can sew a hem.
It is known as the hem. A hem is a stitched narrow fold of cloth that prevents unravelling of a raw edge.
A hem is the edge of a piece of cloth or clothing that has been turned under and sewn. The bottom hem would be the hem at the bottom of a garment (for example, the hem of your pants at your ankles, or the bottom edge of a dress).
To create an invisible hem on a garment, fold the fabric edge twice to encase it, then stitch close to the folded edge using a blind stitch or invisible stitch. This technique hides the stitching, creating a seamless finish on the garment.
Jenny Riddle